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Post by Kathy on Aug 26, 2007 20:57:19 GMT -5
The most chickens I will have is 25. I was thinking of building a 8 X 8 coop since materials are so expensive!  That would end up being 2.56 sq ft of floor space for each chicken indoors. The outdoor areas will be approx 10 x 30 on each end of the coop so I can rotate scratch areas. Do you think that will be enough room? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 28, 2007 7:21:03 GMT -5
Kathy, I found this list... It tells how many sq feet per bird needed.
Inside outside
Bantam Chickens 1.......................4
Laying Hens 1.5....................8
Large Chickens 2.....................10
Quail 1......................4
Pheasant 5.....................25
Ducks 3....................15
Geese 6...................18
Kaza
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Post by dirty on Aug 28, 2007 17:23:18 GMT -5
my old coop was 4'6'' by 8'. the most chickens i ever had was 13. i thought it looked a little cramped when they where all inside.
the 10x 30 area's will be down to dirt in no time. even with two areas. which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
i never had much luck trying to keep them in the attach outdoor area. i was too much of a softy. they seem sooo much happier clucking in the grass. they would all gather around by the door, waiting to be let out, when they saw me coming.
i miss my chickens.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2007 8:29:54 GMT -5
Dirty... you outta get some more chickens. they are cheap and fun... AND give eggs!  Mine should be here in a couple weeks... yayy! Kaza |
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Post by Kathy on Aug 30, 2007 12:48:43 GMT -5
I just got a notice from Ideal Poultry-Barred Rock pullets for $1.41 each and straight run is $1 each.  The hatch is Sept 5 so I'm going to be a busy gal!! |
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